The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra was founded by Mendelssohn and has a rich history of over 250 years. Here the Orchestra captures the full atmosphere of a unique musical occasion of a feast of Mendelssohn in Riccardo Chailly's inaugural concert as Kapellmeister of the Leipzig Gewandhaus. With vocal soloists including Anne Schwanewilms and Peter Seiffert, this release features a performance of Mendelssohn's Second Symphony 'Lobgesang', as well as the ever-popular overture 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
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